C1.3 Port and Coastal Structures

Introduction to port and coastal engineering, sea water wave theories, wave propagation and transformation processes (shoaling, refraction and breaking phenomena). Wave interaction with structures (wave runup, overtopping, reflection and diffraction phenomena), coastal currents and littoral transport. Climate change, sea level rise, coastal erosion and coastal flooding. Physical and numerical simulation of coastal processes. Introduction to port and coastal works – conceptual design and design parameters. Coastal structures: seawall, groins, beach nourishment, breakwaters. Port structures: quay walls, vertical wall and composite breakwaters and jetties, design principles and stability. Impacts of coastal and port structures on coastal zone.

1. Introduction to port and coastal engineering
2. Sea water wave theories, wave propagation and transformation processes
3. Wave interaction with structures, coastal currents and littoral transport.
4. Climate change, sea level rise, coastal erosion and coastal flooding. Physical and numerical simulation of coastal processes.
5. Physical and numerical simulation of coastal processes.
6. Introduction to port and coastal works – conceptual design and design parameters.
7. Breakwaters for coastal and port basin protection
8. Coastal structures: seawall, groins, beach nourishment, breakwaters.
9. Port structures: quay walls, vertical wall and composite breakwaters and jetties, design principles and stability.
10. Impacts of coastal and port structures on coastal zone.